Thursday, May 31, 2012

Every spring the big field by our school wakes up and beckons us to romp on it before the school bell rings. Twice a week about 10 - 30 students meet to run. It is a great way to connect with nature and get needed movement before the dominant activity is sitting on the rug or at desk and chairs.

Running promotes that "feel good" sense. The students enter the building with a smile. There may be more hidden benefits as well. A dose of nature has been linked to improved attention as well as less vision problems.

When something is special, you want to share it. National Running Day
is this Wednesday, June 6. It presents us with a golden opportunity to
get others to join us. We are hoping to entice teachers, families and
other students to experience the joy of moving outdoors together. We
all have our own reasons why we run.

Why not start a group running this Wednesday yourself? Check out the National Running Day website here.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

I love using my finger on the iPad to write and draw. How about you? There may be times you want a stylus to draw, write and navigate. Before you head out to buy one, try this one first. It is so simple, you won't believe it when it works.